ASSISI, Italy (AP) — The bones of St. Francis of Assisi, the medieval friar who inspired Pope Francis and generations of Christians before him, are going on public display for the first time, giving ...

Nearly 400,000 people are expected to venerate the saint’s relics while on public display through March 22. Pilgrims venerate St. Francis of Assisi's relics in the lower church of the Basilica of St.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. St. Francis of Assisi's remains are on display until March 22, 2026. - Gianluigi Basilietti/EPA ...

Pilgrims leave after they honored the bones of St. Francis during the first public display inside the St. Francis Basilica, marking the 800th anniversary of the saint’s death, in Assisi, Italy, Sunday ...

In this Jubilee Year of St. Francis of Assisi, the saint’s charisms of prayer and service are active in parishes named for ...

ASSISI, Italy (AP) — Already, nearly 400,000 people have registered to pray before the relics and Stoppini estimates the number could well reach a half-million before the bones go back into their tomb ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. St. Francis’ bones are publicly displayed in Assisi for the first time, attracting pilgrims to commemorate the ...